Axios reported on the talks between Witkoff and Araqchi on Iran's nuclear program

US President Donald Trump's special Envoy Steven Witkoff is expected to hold talks on the Iranian nuclear program with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on February 6 in Istanbul. This was reported on February 2 by the Axios portal.

"Witkoff plans to meet with the Iranian Foreign Minister to discuss Tehran's nuclear program," Axios claims.

It is noted that the meeting may become part of attempts to resume dialogue between Washington and Tehran amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

There has been no official confirmation from the American or Iranian sides at the moment. The article notes that Turkey is considered as a neutral platform for possible contacts between representatives of the two countries.

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